Articles tagged “Eco-Friendly Crafts”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Donate Sewing Scraps to Schools By NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Jan 31 2011 Kids are back in school, and that means teachers will be looking for cheap or free materials for students to explore art and design. Scraps of fabric as small as tiny squares and triangles left over from quilting can be useful in the classroom. + READ MORE

Dye Yarn With Kitchen Ingredients By Michelle Kay, NaturallySavvy.com IN Fashion & Beauty Jan 27 2011 Thinking about dyeing your own yarn? Look no further than your kitchen for all you need for this D.I.Y. project. + READ MORE

Make Abstract Art with Crayon Nubs By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Jan 22 2011 There are lots of ways to use crayon nubs instead of tossing them, including making your own abstract art. + READ MORE

Protect Your Cell Phone or MP3 Player With A Handmade Cozy By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 16 2010 Keep your cell phone and MP3 scratch free with a simple cozy you can make yourself. Be creative and create a protective case that's as unique as you are. + READ MORE

Five Ingenious Things To Do With Discarded Books By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Oct 26 2010 No one likes to destroy a good book, but when books become damaged or outdated, often they are destined for the landfill. Here are a few projects that reuse old books found in thrift stores or library sales. + READ MORE

5 Fun Projects For a Handmade Halloween By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Oct 22 2010 Halloween decorations don't have to cost a fortune; you can make them at home. Here are five fun projects that are quick and inexpensive. Many of them use recycled materials, and all of them are fun! Best of all, directions are included. + READ MORE

10 Reuses for Single-Use Gift Bags By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Oct 3 2010 Reusing gift bags has become the norm, but when they start looking a little ragged around the edges, we have 10 ways you can upcycle them into new things. + READ MORE

Make an Edgy Handbag from Soda Cans By NaturallySavvy.com IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 26 2010 Making a funky purse from soda cans is easier than you think, particularly with this tutorial from Craftster. + READ MORE

5 Fun Fashion Accessories Made From Repurposed Materials By Craftster.org IN Fashion & Beauty Sep 21 2010 You don't have to spend a fortune to look good. Here are five creative accessories you can make from upcycled materials. + READ MORE

Make That Old Chair New: Re-upholster It Yourself! By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Sep 14 2010 Although it may seem intimidating, you can re-upholster almost any run-down old chair and make it look new again. Whether you use new material or fabric scraps, you'll be amazed at the results. + READ MORE

Mama, Don't Take My Kodachrome Away! By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Sep 7 2010 Slide shows are pretty much a thing of the past, but don't throw away your old slides! Reused Kodachrome slides can make beautiful lampshades, suncatchers, and even curtains. Check out the other items you can make to give those slides a second chance to shine. + READ MORE

Make a Creative Accent Lamp Out of Almost Anything By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Sep 1 2010 With a little know-how and a lot of imagination, almost item can be made into a lamp. Here are some unique lamps made with some surprising materials -- you can make your own custom lamps out of almost anything! + READ MORE

Button, Button, Who's Got the Button...Crafts! By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Aug 17 2010 Use extra buttons to create unique jewelry, funky bouquets, and rainbow handbags. These ideas will inspire you to raid your button collection and get crafting. + READ MORE

5 Surprisingly Beautiful Recycled Paper Crafts By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Aug 10 2010 Old magazines, phone books and newspapers are a great source for craft materials. You can make surprisingly beautiful items from trash paper. + READ MORE

Delightful Denim: Great Crafts That Reuse Your Jeans By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Aug 3 2010 It's hard to part with a beloved pair of jeans, but when they become too worn, too small, or too stained, it's time to let go. Don't toss them out, though; the denim in your old jeans can be reused to make any number of craft projects: area rugs, coasters, memory boxes, and more! + READ MORE

Put A Cork In It! Creative Crafts Made From Wine Corks By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Jul 27 2010 You recycle your glass wine bottles, but hate to just throw away the corks. Save them and use them to make these great projects that everyone, especially wine enthusiasts, will love. Here are five great craft projects made using old corks. + READ MORE

Old Book, New Craft: Things to Make From Used Books By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Jul 21 2010 Here are some imaginative items made from old books: Make a purse, a safe, some envelopes, and more!. If you don't have any old volumes at home, there are plenty to be found at garage sales, library sales, or thrift stores. + READ MORE

Etsy How-To: Simple, Striking Painted Glass By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Jun 18 2010 Whether you need a last-minute gift for that birthday party you forgot about, a one-of-a-kind present for your favorite soon-to-be newlyweds, or a custom-designed piece to mark your best friend's business school graduation, Etsy artist Yevgenia Davidoff can help: Her shop sells unique painted glass pieces, from pitchers to glasses. + READ MORE

Etsy Spotlight: Chic Goods Made from Reclaimed Materials By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Jun 11 2010 Some upcyclng projects are obvious: using empty jars as organizers, turning spare fabric into a pillow, giving board game pieces a new life as wine charms. But the sellers highlighted in this week's Etsy Finds take repurposed materials even further, using found and reclaimed items to create one-of-a-kind clothes, jewelry, trinkets, and decor. + READ MORE

All Buttoned Up: 10 Fun, Functional, and Funky Vintage Button Projects By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jun 4 2010 Bins of vintage and antique buttons can be found at garage and tag sales, antique shops and flea markets. Get your stash of vintage buttons out and start crafting. + READ MORE